Discharge Planning Specialist (Full Time) - 8033

St. Mary's Medical Center Inc; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV is seeking a full-time Discharge Planning Specialist. The DPS will assist the Care Facilitator and Social Worker with discharge planning to promote timely and safe discharge services, coordinating care across hospital teams.

Under supervision, the DPS coordinates home health, DME, rehab placement, and community resources, ensuring smooth transitions for patients and families, with a focus on clear communication and efficient service delivery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Junior College/Technical School preferred.
• Education and training in hospital healthcare transitional care and discharge planning preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with patients, families, physicians, and hospital staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Care Facilitator and/or Social Worker with discharge planning responsibilities to promote timely and safe discharge services.
• Coordinate discharge services such as home health, DME, Rehab placement, and other community resources.
• Under supervision, facilitate and coordinate discharge planning across hospital departments.

Skills

BLS

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Junior College/Technical School

Job description

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Job Description

St. Mary's Medical Center is seeking a full timeDischarge Planning Specialist. The Discharge Planning Specialist (DPS) will assist the Care Facilitator and or Social Worker with the discharge planning responsibilities, to promote timely and safe discharge services. Under the supervision of the Care Facilitator and or Social Worker, the Discharge Planning Specialist facilitates and coordinates discharge services such as home health, DME, Rehab placement, and other community resources or agencies.

Requirements

Education Requirements:

High School Diploma is required. Junior College/Technical School preferred.

Experience:

Education and training in hospital healthcare transitional care, and discharge planning beyond the hospital setting, preferred.

Certifications/Skills:

BLS required. Working knowledge of medical terminology. Excellent communication skills-verbal and written ability to work with patients, families, physicians, and other hospital departments.

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